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Review of the Ruger LC9
Hello!
I recently picked up a Ruger LC9, and I thought I would share my thoughts with everyone about my experience with it. First of all, I would like to make the disclaimer that I am NOT an experienced semi-auto shooter. I grew up shooting shotguns and revolvers, and I am relatively new to semi-autos. I prefer a double action trigger (I realize this may raise a few eyebrows, but it's what I learned on, so I'm just used to it.) and this gun appealed to me as a good compact, light weight 9mm. I did not find the kick to be bad at all. I shot over 150 rounds through it today, using AE 124gr ball ammo, 124gr Hydra Shok, and 124gr HST, and though my hand was a little fatigued by the end of the day, the kick of the gun itself is quite manageable. Is it snappy? Yes, particularly in comparison to the SP-101 I was shooting with target loads, but in judging the gun for itself and not comparing it to the others, the kick wasn't bad. As for the trigger pull, it is a double action pull and was what I would expect from a double action pull...long. It felt consistent throughout the length of the pull, in my opinion, and I didn't find it to be excessively long. If a single action pull were my preference, then I probably wouldn't like it, but again, in judging the gun for what it is, a double action trigger, I liked it. I was able to shoot well with it, though being a new semi-auto shooter, I feel I have lots of room for improvement. I had better groupings with the Sig 229 that I also shot today (which has a DAK trigger), but I think that with a little more time with it I can get better with the LC9. I think that covers everything...hope this is helpful to anyone shopping for a compact 9mm. Cheers! |
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thank you!
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I was looking at the LC9 but I think the SR9C SS will work better for me...
Last edited by Sin; 06-19-2011 at 11:37 PM.. Reason: Video not working. |
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im not a female but if i had to CCW i would probably also look into the LC9...thanks for the quick review
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Thanks for the responses, and the links, Sin. Funny, that trigger pull doesn't feel as long as it looks...but obviously it is. I think I was getting used to it. I just ordered a Crossbreed Minituck IWB holster for it, and I'm excited for it to come in.
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Yea.. The tigger pull is long but it's for safety reasons.
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Thanks for sharing your report -- that's a tiny gun, isn't it?
I used to have a Colt .380 and found that particular compact awkward to grip in spite of my having small hands. I have a Walther in the .380 also, but I suppose it's like anything else -- practice, practice, practice Have fun!
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